Satchmo Summerfest
Celebrate Louis Armstrong through Food, Music, and Lectures
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New Orleans Jazz Museum 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Photo by Cedric A. Ellsworth, courtesy of Satchmo Summerfest.
John Boutté performing at the Satchmo Summerfest in 2022.
This weekend festival dedicated to the memory of Louis Armstrong presents an extensive roster of performances by contemporary New Orleans musicians from many genres, paying homage to the musical and cultural legend. Bands coming to play read like a who's who of traditional and contemporary jazz and brass bands—Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Don Vappie & The Blue Jazz Band, Alicia Renee, Robin Barnes & the Fiyabirds, John Boutté, Charmaine Neville, and more.
Hear experts discuss topics such as "Louis Armstrong in Film," "The Classic Blues Singers Meet Louis Armstrong," the making of King Oliver's "Centennial" boxed set, and more.
Plus there's children's programming, a Jazz Mass, a second line, and plenty of tasty New Orleans food to keep you going. The two main stages are located at the Jazz Museum in the Old US Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue. Daily admission $7 in advance, $10 at the door. satchmosummerfest.org.
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